Vertex Standard EVX-5400 Operating Manual

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Page 1 EVX-5400 Perating anual rogrammable unctions eatures  6 Programmable Function Keys ø 1  2-Tone Encode/Decode ø 1  5-Tone Encode/Decode ø 1  MDC-1200 Encode/Decode ®  Horn Alert  PA ( Public Address )  Scan  Group Scan ...
Page 2: Antenna Installation
Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully. The information presented here will allow you to derive maximum performance from your radio. We’re glad you joined the Vertex Standard team. Call on us anytime, because com- munications is our business. Let us help you get your message across.
Page 3 This transceiver is designed for reliable business communications in a wide variety of applications for a wide range of operating capabilities. The EVX-5400 operates using the TDMA protocol for spectrum and power ef- ficiency resulting in lower total equipment cost compared to FDMA. Digital eliminates noise and static from voice transmit to deliver only the intended voice message crisply and clearly.
Page 4 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. r Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. r Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. EVX-5400 O pErating anual...
Page 5 50 %, dans des configurations typiques de Push-to-Talk. Types d’antenne ayant un gain supérieur à 0 dBi sont strictement interdits pour une tilisation avec cet appareil. EVX-5400 O pErating anual...
Page 6: Controls And Connectors
Front Panel Important! - All buttons located on the Front Panel are Programmable Function ( PF ) keys, configured according to your network requirements and programmed by your Vertex Standard dealer. The instructions below describe a typically-config- ured radio. ...
Page 7 “Encryption” is enabled “Group Scan” is enabled RSSI Indicator (four steps) 8 Character Alpha-numeric Display “VOX” is activated Sub Display Ÿ Channel Group Number Ÿ TX ID Type: Digital Mode Ÿ Message Number: Text Message Mode EVX-5400 O pErating anual...
Page 8: Rear Panel
External TX audio line input, PTT (Push To Talk), Squelch, and external RX audio line output signals may be obtained from this connector for use with ac- cessories such as data transmission/reception modems, and external Channel control input, etc. EVX-5400 O pErating anual...
Page 9: Basic Operation
(CTCSS tone or DCS code) on an analog channel or correct code on a digital channel. EVX-5400 O pErating anual...
Page 10: Transmit Time-Out Timer
To activate the Locking feature, press and hold in the [ P1 ] key while turning the radio on. To disable the Locking feature, repeat this power-on procedure. EVX-5400 O pErating anual...
Page 11: Programmable Function (Pf) Keys
Programmable Function (PF) Keys The EVX-5400 Series includes six Programmable Function ( PF ) keys. These PF keys can be customized, via programming by your Vertex Standard dealer, to meet your communications/network requirements. The possible PF key programming features are illustrated on the next page, and these functions are explained beginning after page 12.
Page 12: Advanced Operation
Direct CH 1 Direct CH 2 Direct CH 3 Direct CH 4 Direct CH Entry --/-- --/-- --/-- --/-- --/-- --/-- ø Scan Group Scan Dual Watch FM-Scan Scan Set Group Scan Set TA Scan Talk Around EVX-5400 O pErating anual...
Page 13 --/-- --/-- --/-- --/-- ø Call Status Set Status Up Status Down Status Check Duty ID Check ARTS Login TEXT Message Option SW1 Option SW2 TX Save Disable Lock ø : Requires the optional MH-75 Microphone. EVX-5400 O pErating anual...
Page 14: Description Of Operating Functions
Privacy Code and set/cancel the setting by the microphone’s [ A ] , [ B ] , [ C ] , and [ D ] key in place of [  ] , [  ] , [ P3 ] , and [ P4 ] key. EVX-5400 O pErating...
Page 15 OFF” briefly, to disable the radio beeps and the channel announcement (if acti- vated) temporarily. Press again, (or press and hold again), the assigned PF key, the display indicates “BEEP ON” briefly, to enable the radio beeps and the channel announcement. EVX-5400 O pErating anual...
Page 16 You may cancel the new setting by pressing the [ P3 ] key. In this case, the dis- play indicates “- CANCEL -” briefly. Note: If the optional MH-75 16-Keypad Microphone is used, you may select EVX-5400 O pErating anual...
Page 17: H Orn A Lert
Activates the output port “1” of the D-Sub 15-pin Accessory Connector when pressing the assigned PF key. Ext acc 2 Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to toggle the output port “2” of the D-Sub 15-pin Accessory Connector “On” and “Off”. EVX-5400 O pErating anual...
Page 18 The EVX-5400 series includes an “Emergency” feature in either analog or digital modes, which may be useful for alerting another party assistance may be required, when monitoring the same frequency as your transceiver’s channel. Press and hold the assigned PF key, the “- EMG -” indication will be indicated on the display, and initiate an emergency call on the pre-defined channel.
Page 19 Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to recall the pre-programmed Priori- ty Channel of the current group (Priority-2) by your Vertex Standard dealer directly. When PRI-2 channel is recalled, the “ P ” icon will be indicated on the display.
Page 20: Dual Watch
The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple channels programmed into the transceiver. While scanning, the transceiver will check each channel for the pres- ence of a signal and will stop on a channel if a signal is present. EVX-5400 series can scan both digital and analog frequency programmed channels simultaneously.
Page 21 You may wish to have the Scanner pass through more than one Group during the scanning process (normally, scanning is performed within the current group only). To include the current Group in the scanning loop, press, (or press and hold), the EVX-5400 O pErating anual...
Page 22 When the Talk Around feature is activated, the “ ” icon will be indicated on the display. Note that your Vertex Standard dealer may have made provision for “Talk Around” channels by programming “repeater” and “Talk Around” frequencies on two ad- jacent channels.
Page 23: Speed Dial
Press the [  ] / [  ] keys to select the Auto-Dial memory number which is pre- programmed by your Vertex Standard dealer, then press the PTT switch. The DTMF tones sent during the dialing sequence will be heard in the speaker.
Page 24 Alias. You may find the “New List” and “Manual” category at the last of the indication loop. Describes these two functions later.  Press the [ P4 ] key to accept the selection. You may cancel the selection by pressing the [ P3 ] key. EVX-5400 O pErating anual...
Page 25 EDIT ID: You may edit the “ID number” of the selected Contact Alias. Im- portant Note: This function require the optional MH-75 16-Keypad Mi- crophone, and you can not edit the “ID number” of the contact number which determined by the CE142 Programming Software. EVX-5400 O pErating anual...
Page 26 ACK command automatically. Your radio’s display indi- cates “ACK RECV”. If your radio’s display indicates “NO ACK”, the revive command did not succeed. EVX-5400 O pErating anual...
Page 27 [ A ] , [ B ] , [ C ] , and [ D ] keys in place of [ P1 ] , [ P2 ] , [ P3 ] , and [ P4 ] keys. EVX-5400 O pErating...
Page 28 This function allows logged ID of the DTMF Signaling or 5-tone Signaling to be reviewed and relayed (5-tone Signaling only) to a specific station: r Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to display the logged ID of the DTMF Signaling or 5-tone Signaling. EVX-5400 O pErating anual...
Page 29  Press the [ P1 ] / [ P2 ] keys to select the received message you wish to confirm. The display will scroll the selected message automatically. The EVX-5400 can memorize up to 28 messages (first-in first-out basis). The message number indicates at the upper right corner of the display.
Page 30  Create the message using the [ 0 ] - [ 9 ] key (for select the character) and [ A ] / [ B ] keys (for select the digit). The EVX-5400 can create up to 32 characters. You may delete the current character by pressing the [ Ý ] key, or insert the space character by pressing the [ # ] key.
Page 31  Press the [ P4 ] key again to delete the selected message. You may cancel the deleting the message by pressing the [ P3 ] key. ptIon WItcH Activates the optional accessory while pressing the assigned PF key. EVX-5400 O pErating anual...
Page 32 Press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key to lock the functionality of the front panel’s keys. You may change the lockout configuration by the “User Set (Menu)” mode. See page 32 for more information. EVX-5400 O pErating anual...
Page 33 ARTSII™ is an enhanced feature of the ARTS™ system which identifies the ra- dio id’s both in and out of range individually using either digital mode, or MDC- 1200 encode/decode in analog mode. ® EVX-5400 O pErating anual...
Page 34: User Set Mode
The EVX-5400 includes a “User Set” (Menu) Mode which allows the user to de- fine or configure various settings, such as Squelch, Display contrast, etc. To acti- vate the “User Set” (Menu) Mode: r Press the PF key assigned to the “ SET ” function to enter the “User Set” (Menu) Mode.
Page 35: Optional Accessories
Connection Cable for FIF-12 (8-pin DIN  8-pin Modular) Availability of accessories may vary; some accessories are supplied standard per local requirements, others may be unavailable in some regions. Check with your Vertex Standard Dealer for changes to this list. EVX-5400 O pErating...
Page 36 This transceiver’s body is designed as the heat sink. Therefore, the bottom and back sides of the transceiver (show in Gray Color at the illustration below) become very hot during transmission. When install the transceiver, take the setting method that does not touch these areas during usage. EVX-5400 O pErating anual...
Page 37 Vertex Standard warrants, to the original purchaser only, its Vertex Standard manufactured communications products against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a given period of time from the date of purchase. Limited Warranty Details: North America customers (USA and Canada): Ÿ...
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Page 39: E Lectric E Quipment
There are no owner-serviceable parts inside the transceiver. All service jobs must be referred to an authorized Vertex Standard Service Representative. Consult your Authorized Vertex Standard Dealer for installation of optional accessories. Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Vertex Standard could void the user’s authorization to...

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